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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,522.68, 69,773.54 and 13,242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,522.68, 69,773.54 and 13,242.01 is: 19,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,522.68 : 69,773.54 = 13,242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,522.68/69,773.54 = 13,242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,522.68x = 69,773.54 × 13,242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,522.68x = 923,941,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,941,723.43/46,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.03

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